Police Release Video of Fatal Uber Autonomous Car Collision

Video of the fatal crash involving a self-driving Uber car shows the critical moments just before the vehicle makes contact with a pedestrian walking her bike across a dimly lit road. The release from Tempe, Arizona, police provides a startling piece of evidence in a case that could shape laws and public perceptions around driverless… Continue reading Police Release Video of Fatal Uber Autonomous Car Collision

Ford Announces Marketing Personnel Change

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford Announces Marketing Personnel Change

Building a Safer Autonomous Future

We are saddened by the tragic accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona on Monday. This incident should serve as a powerful reminder of how high the stakes are for all of us working on the next generation of connected vehicles. At BlackBerry, we work with Tier 1s, automakers, and other… Continue reading Building a Safer Autonomous Future

Nissan: VIDEO: Artificial intelligence in vehicles – a conversation with Melissa Cefkin

Cefkin, chief scientist at the Nissan Research Center in Silicon Valley, shares her findings on artificial intelligence and how it relates to automobiles [embedded content] SÃO PAULO, Brazil – At the recent Nissan Futures Latin America event in Brazil, Nissan held discussions regarding the development of autonomous vehicles. Dr. Melissa Cefkin, anthropologist and chief scientist… Continue reading Nissan: VIDEO: Artificial intelligence in vehicles – a conversation with Melissa Cefkin

Toyota will temporarily stop testing self-driving cars in the US after Arizona woman is killed by autonomous Uber

Toyota had been testing self-driving technology through the Toyota Research Institute. Toyota In response to Sunday’s fatal accident involving a self-driving Uber vehicle, Toyota confirmed to Business Insider that it will temporarily stop testing its Chauffeur autonomous driving program in the US. “We cannot speculate on the cause of the incident or what it may… Continue reading Toyota will temporarily stop testing self-driving cars in the US after Arizona woman is killed by autonomous Uber

GM claims to be all-in on electric vehicles but CEO Barra asks Trump administration to cut back on EVs

Several legacy automakers, like GM, are claiming to be all-in on electric vehicles, but they are still lobbying to relax fuel consumption standards that would accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. GM CEO Mary Barra is now reportedly meeting with Trump administration about relaxing the standard as the EPA is even considering trying to force states to… Continue reading GM claims to be all-in on electric vehicles but CEO Barra asks Trump administration to cut back on EVs

University of Waterloo focuses more on pedestrian recognition

The Canadian University of Waterloo wants to devote more attention to the detection of passers-by in the autonomous vehicle. Ford passport recognition Researchers from the University of Waterloo want from the coming year increasingly with the sensors to enable Autonomous Cars to do that People can see better on the street. Formations and the most… Continue reading University of Waterloo focuses more on pedestrian recognition

Uber debuts Uber Freight Plus to lower operating costs for carriers

Uber is sweetening the pot for its Uber Freight offering aimed at commercial trucking. The company is launching Uber Freight Plus today, a program designed to help alleviate costs around some of the more expensive aspects of owning and operating a transport vehicle, including fuel, tire and maintenance discounts, as well as new purchase bonuses… Continue reading Uber debuts Uber Freight Plus to lower operating costs for carriers

Press Releases – Focus on vehicle safety measures with most tangible results, auto industry says

Brussels, 21 March 2018 – Before the European Commission publishes its proposal on the revision of the General Safety Regulation this May, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling on policy makers to focus on the most effective vehicle safety measures with the strongest positive impact. “It goes without saying that our industry is… Continue reading Press Releases – Focus on vehicle safety measures with most tangible results, auto industry says

Groupe PSA Invests in Valenciennes to Produce Automatic Transmission under Aisin AW License

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: To meet the increasing demand of automatic gearboxes, Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) has entered into a license agreement with Aisin AW in order to produce the EAT6 gearbox in France. Until now this gearbox was manufactured by Aisin and imported from Japan. The competitiveness of the Valenciennes production plant, combined with its… Continue reading Groupe PSA Invests in Valenciennes to Produce Automatic Transmission under Aisin AW License